Latest Statements
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15 December 2022
Russell Group response to OfS statement on freedom of speech
The OfS is right to highlight the importance of free speech and academic freedom and university leaders are already playing an active role in upholding these values on campuses around the UK.
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13 December 2022
Russell Group response to the ITT market review appeals process
We hope that Government will consider changes to the accreditation process to ensure that high-quality institutions can stay in the market and prevent cold spots around the country where no ITT provision is available.
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30 November 2022
Russell Group comment on support for care-experienced students
The number of care-experienced applicants accepted onto courses at higher tariff institutions has doubled since 2018.
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25 November 2022
Russell Group response to potential reduction in international student numbers
International students help make our campuses a vibrant and diverse environment for young people to learn in and generate funds that are re-invested into our universities and benefit local communities.
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21 November 2022
Investment in R&D will support sector while Horizon negotiations continue
Read the Russell Group response to news that up to £484m of funding is being released to the sector to provide reassurance while Horizon negotiations continue.
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17 November 2022
Russell Group response to Autumn Statement 2022
The Chancellor and the PM have highlighted the important role of research and innovation in delivering growth.
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15 November 2022
Russell Group urges Government to maintain R&D investment to protect flow of new business and jobs
Multi-million pound businesses that create jobs, grow the economy and make life-changing innovations a reality must be protected in the Autumn Statement, the Russell Group has said today (15 November 2022).
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14 November 2022
Charting the increasing expectations and declining resources facing higher education
Russell Group Policy Manager Lily Bull writes for Wonkhe about the current HE funding landscape and the choices universities are facing if the current model persists.
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14 November 2022
Russell Group response to OfS access and participation consultation
Universities must be given the freedom to improve access to higher education in a way that works for local communities and responds to national challenges.
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10 November 2022
Russell Group response to UK-Swiss science co-operation agreement
Strengthening the partnership between the UK and Switzerland – two countries with proven track records in world-class research – is very welcome.